discouragement Synonyms

dismay disheartenment restraint rebuff prevention pessimism pensiveness obstruction slough of despond obstacle moroseness morbidity moodiness misguidance misery melancholy inhibition sadness setback dolefulness disincentive demoralisation defeatism heavyheartedness downheartedness dispiritedness low spirits letdown cheerlessness blues clinical depression hopelessness unhappiness wretchedness somberness impediment hindrance despond desperation desperateness despair desolation depression dejection dashpot damper cynicism curb constraint complicacy